AN ELLESMERE Port-based ghost group has tripled in size following a surge in membership.

Supernatural Encounters Association has just taken on 16 members, bringing its total to 23.

Meanwhile, on Saturday night, it teamed-up with the newly-formed Wrexham branch of the SEA, led by Paul Beattie, to hold a night vigil at Beeston Castle.

Ellesmere Port's SEA chairman Mike McManus said: 'What a success it was for all concerned.

'Sightings of soldiers, a woman in grey in the main part of the castle, a Victorian lady near the main entrance and orbs aplenty captured on digital cameras.

Ellesmere Port SEA will hold vigils on Saturday in Saughall, in a 15th century pub and a Victorian institute.

On May 1, they will investigate another house in Chester, and on May 8, hold an all-night vigil at the Old Hall Hotel in Sandbach, which they have been investigating for more than two years. They may also investigate a four-storey building in Liverpool soon.

If you want SEA to investigate your home or work, call Mike on 0151 201 5808 or Adam on 07984 525740.